Every precious petal humbly holds its place
joined at the base
in common connection
This one white rose - whether enjoyed, envied, or embraced
Is fitted with it's own winning width.
In its life it may bring a tear,
inspire a smile,
lift a lilting spirit.
To stare at its shape is a sane escape
Choose a boutonniere
or simply stay in vase or bouquet
until it begins to wither
head bent down,
toward its bed
led by what's left of life.
There is no cause for flaunty applause
The Butterfly
Flaunty butterfly
Passing floating by winking
Its wings flowing by
Alas smells those the
Flowers blooms nectars of June
radiant compounded gifts
Garden center piece
Just received and released such
Aromatic sights
Even birds humming
Witness butterflies kisses
Its wings flowing by
Birds tweeting their cries
Radiant compounded gifts
Flaunty butterfly
9/2/21
Written words by James Edward Lee Sr. © 2021
Venus in View
Oh, megalithic moon, shine your rays upon my beatific being
For in this jubilant June, our hearts aflutter forever fleeing
My Venus stands still, a Goddess of the crimson songful sky
Within a throbbing thrill, my love comes in with a soulful shy
Oh Aphrodite grant me courage as the jewels of heaven glow
May the oracles flaunty furnish our embrace of eternities echo
And thus our love will flourish for the petals of desire bestow.
June.22.2018
Seven lines of romantic heaven
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